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2. Chapter 13, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   An individual who is badly in debt can typically file for bankruptcy either under Chapter 7 (liquidation, or straight bankruptcy) or Chapter 13 (reorganization).In some cases, options may also include Chapter 12 (family farmer reorganization) and Chapter 11 (reorganization of a company, or an individual debtor whose debts exceed the limits for a Chapter 13 filing).

3. Common types of bankruptcy and how to avoid filing - AOL

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   Key takeaways. There are two common types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Filing for bankruptcy is a time-consuming process that can take years to stop affecting your finances. Use ...

4. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: What you need to know - AOL

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   A Chapter 13 bankruptcy typically stays on your credit reports for seven years from the date you filed the petition. It can lower your credit score by around 130 to 200 points, but the effects on ...

5. Chapter 7, Title 11, United States Code - Wikipedia

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   Chapter 7 of Title 11 U.S. Code is the bankruptcy code that governs the process of liquidation under the bankruptcy laws of the U.S. In contrast to bankruptcy under Chapter 11 and Chapter 13, which govern the process of reorganization of a debtor, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common form of bankruptcy in the U.S. [1]

6. Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act

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   The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 ( BAPCPA) ( Pub. L. 109–8 (text) (PDF), 119 Stat. 23, enacted April 20, 2005) is a legislative act that made several significant changes to the United States Bankruptcy Code . Referred to colloquially as the "New Bankruptcy Law", the Act of Congress attempts to, among other ...

7. How soon can you file Chapter 13 after Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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   The frequency of applying for bankruptcy depends on which type of bankruptcy you’re filing, something known as the 2-4-6-8 rule. Filing Chapter 13 after Chapter 13: Two years. Filing Chapter 13 ...